Festive Cranberry Pistachio No-Bake Christmas Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup shelled pistachios
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for decoration)
• Red and green sanding sugar (for festive coating)

Directions

1. Prepare the Dry Mix: In a food processor, pulse the dried cranberries, pistachios, and rolled oats until coarsely chopped but not pulverized. You want some texture to remain.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until smooth.

3. Combine: Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and gently fold together until fully incorporated. The mixture should be sticky but able to hold its shape.

4. Form the Bites: Using clean hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.

5. Coat: Roll each ball first in white chocolate chips (pressed on gently if desired), then dip lightly in the red and green sanding sugar to give a festive sparkle.

6. Chill: Refrigerate the bites for at least 1 hour to set.

7. Serve: Arrange on a holiday platter and enjoy these colorful, Christmas-themed no-bake treats that are perfect for any festive occasion!